Abortion stand does matter

I felt compelled to respond to the April 6 letter to the editor “Don’t be a one-issue voter.”

The writer was correct in that no one has the right to tell anyone how to vote. We all have the freedom to vote as we choose. There are many issues to consider during an election.

As a Catholic voter, there are issues that do take precedence. Issues related to moral principals and fostering a culture of life should be the utmost consideration for all Christians.

The president has the ability to appoint Supreme Court justices who serve out their tenure for life. With that in mind, I have to vote for a pro-life candidate.

As I vote for a president, consideration as to his/her moral stance on the right to life, embryonic stem cell research and euthanasia, along with the sanctity of marriage, are my top considerations. Please remember that this country was founded on Christian principles.

Having such high esteem for the sanctity of life shows me that candidate will be a strong moral leader in all of his/her executive decisions.